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As torrents in summer
Staff Notation • Secular, Partsongs, Oratorios
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Different typesettings and voicings of the same work. This page shows the main edition; the others are below.
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As torrents in summer by Edward Elgar — Lyrics
As torrents in summer, Half dried in their channels,
Suddenly rise, tho' the sky is still cloudlesss.
For rain has been falling.
Far off at their fountains;
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About As torrents in summer
Edward Elgar’s part-song As torrents in summer is a wonderful choice for a summer concert, conjuring images of sudden, unexpected refreshment. The text, by an unknown poet, uses the metaphor of a summer rainstorm to describe how hearts, even when seemingly dry and faint, can be filled with overwhelming emotion. The music perfectly captures this sense of sudden joy and wonder, with soaring melodies and rich harmonies. This SATB setting in English is a delightful and uplifting work, ideal for a choir looking to present a piece that is both musically engaging and emotionally resonant, celebrating the unexpected blessings that can transform our inner lives.
